2026 Kitchen Countertop Trends: What’s In, What’s Out, and What’s Next

Hello everyone and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about kitchens, baths, remodeling, and all the things that make homes more beautiful and more functional.Today we’re talking about something that every kitchen has, every homeowner obsesses over, and every designer gets a million questions about…Kitchen countertops.And specifically — the biggest countertop trends for 2026.  Some are exploding in popularity…and a few that were huge five years ago are definitely starting to fade.Here are the materials I am covering – and the pros and cons of each:QuartzPorcelainGraniteQuartziteWhy the big shift in color?The popularity of the Traditional Kitchen look If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.comThanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on Home Design Chat with Nancy.